Democrats and Republicans have banded together to pass difficult bills the last two legislative sessions

There is no greater splendor on earth than the shared experience of loved ones

It’s funny how your perspectives can change based on the seasons. In the summertime in the Flathead, visitors are welcomed and necessary for our economy, but the visiting season begins to wear on the locals (especially those of us putting up family and friends in our houses as they explore the wonders we live in […]

Confessions of a terrible hunter

A remembrance of Jim Harrison, legendary author and family friend

Winter from a non-skier's perspective

Forty years ago — on Oct. 12, 1976 — President Ford signed a bill into law protecting 219 miles of the Flathead River

The challenges and rewards of reporting during the busy election season

Even those of us who don’t love dogs do love dog stories

Coming back to the Beacon while welcoming a child into the world

I never tire of learning more about the wild and wonderful history of Glacier Park

When the world feels too heavy, we look to the locals for balance

The strong tradition of sportswomen in the Flathead Valley is as remarkable as it is undeniable

When Brock Osweiler took the field in the fourth quarter against New England, his odds of winning were less than 3 percent

For most people, running isn’t a love-at-first-sight kind of relationship